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Biography
Dr. Wolf has experience working in institutional research, effectiveness, assessment and strategic planning within higher education. His work has focused on the use of data analytics to make strategic business decisions and process improvement. He is a member of the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Research Evaluation Working Group. An international group of practioners working towards fair research assessment practices.
Dr. Wolf serves at the Assistant Vice President for Research & Chief of Staff at the University of Kentucky. In this role, he serves senior leadership as an advisor on strategic priorities, programs, and services that support the research community across campus. In addition, Dr. Wolf is the Director of Research Analytics which maintains robust research business intelligence tools, data analytics, reporting, analysis, and assessment tools.
Research Interests
Professional research interests include: the use of data analytics and business intelligence in decision-making, and impact of social network analysis.
Personal research interests include: equality issues related to gender and sexual minority populations, campus climate, and capacity building.
Courses Taught
AN/MKT 306: Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Gatton College of Buinsess and Economics, University of Kentucky
ISC 497 Special Topics: Data Analytics and Storytelling with Data Integrated Strategic Communications, College of Communication and Information, University of Kentucky
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky
2018
Masters, Public Administration, Eastern Kentucky University
2008
Bachelor of Science, Berea College
2004
External positions
Symposium Chair, Annual Meeting, Society of Research Administrators International
2020 → …
Responsible Evaluation Group, Member, International Network of Research Management Societies
2019 → …
Data Integrity Committee Chair, Society of Research Administrators International
2019 → …
Advisory Board, National Higher Education Benchmarking Institute
2018 → 2021
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The University of Kentucky Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center
Stevens-Watkins, D., Adatorwovor, R., Canedo, J., Hargons, C., Knudsen, H., Oser, C., Stoops, W., Vickers-Smith, R., Wolf, B. G. & Francis, D.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
7/1/24 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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Conference: Research Analytics Summit: Building Capacity, Empowering Skill Transfer, and Energizing a Growing Community
9/1/23 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
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Responsible Research Evaluation Summit: Using the SCOPE Framework to Evaluate Responsibly
Institute of Museum and Library Services
8/1/23 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
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Research Analytics Using the Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) to Impact Institutional Strategy
Wolf, B. G., Sampson, S. & Wallett, E.
9/1/22 → 8/31/25
Project: Research project
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The University of Kentucky Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center
Stevens-Watkins, D., Adatorwovor, R., Canedo, J., Francis, D., Hargons, C., Knudsen, H., Oser, C., Stoops, W., Vickers-Smith, R. & Wolf, B. G.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
8/15/23 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
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From Dark to Light: Leveling Up Research Analytics Expertise
Wolf, B. G., Pilgrim, R. & Hurst, L., Aug 1 2024, NCURA Magazine, 56, 4, p. 33-35 3 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Research analytics capabilities (RAC) survey development, validation and revision using the Rasch model
Robershaw, K. L., Xiao, M., Wallett, E. & Wolf, B. G., Jul 18 2024, In: Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Summary of SCOPE Workshop: Responsible Research Evaluation Forum 2024
Wolf, B. G. & Miles, R., Aug 1 2024, NCURA Magazine, 56, 4, p. 66-67 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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The SCOPE framework – implementing the ideals of responsible research assessment
Himanen, L., Conte, E., Gauffriau, M., Strom, T., Wolf, B. G. & Gadd, E., May 17 2024, In: F1000Research. 12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research Analytics: A Systematic Literature Review
Robershaw, K. & Wolf, B., Feb 24 2023.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
Prizes
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Fellowship: National Summer Data Policy Institute
Wolf, Baron G. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Other distinction
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Fellowship: Global Research Fellowship Award
Wolf, Baron G. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Servicing new measurement paradigms, benchmarking, metrics, KPIs, and targets: Making an impact on the research enterprise.
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker) & Michelle Duryea (Speaker)
2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Dynamic research administration reporting at the University of Kentucky: Going from PDF files to a dynamic interactive data portal
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker)
2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Administrating the NCCBP at a state-wide community college system
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker)
2010Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Viz-ionary Analytics at the University of Kentucky: Research Analytics and the Research Enterprise
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker) & Alex Dixon (Speaker)
2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Ofc Institutional Equity Equal (Organizational unit)
Baron G. Wolf (Member)
2019 → 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of committee